Latin America

Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 21:24 UTC
Latin America the most dangerous region for journalists in 2010

Latin America was the most dangerous region for the press in 2010, with 35 of the 105 murders of journalists that occurred worldwide, according to the Swiss-based Press Emblem Campaign.
Friday, December 31st 2010 - 02:49 UTC
Happy New Year to all our subscribers and readers!

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Thursday, December 30th 2010 - 11:53 UTC
Lima and Santiago airports are Latin America’s leaders

The annual ranking by the British consultants Sky Research puts Lima’s Jorge Chávez Airport in front of all South America’s airports, with Pudahuel Airport in Chile coming in just behind.
Thursday, December 30th 2010 - 08:06 UTC
According The Times Chile Miners Named “Team of the Year”

The 33 miners who survived 69 days at a depth of some 700 meters (2,300 feet) down a Chilean mine were named “Team of the Year” on Tuesday by The Times of London
Thursday, December 30th 2010 - 05:42 UTC
US withdraws Venezuela envoy's visa

Decision to revoke visa for Venezuela's ambassador to Washington follows rejection of US choice for Caracas.
Wednesday, December 29th 2010 - 21:41 UTC
Chile can’t keep up with demand for salt from frozen Europe

As a result of the cold front affecting Europe, Chile’s Sociedad Punta de Lobos (SPL) —salt producer and exporter—is working at full capacity to export salt destined primarily for Belgium, Holland, Germany and France.
Wednesday, December 29th 2010 - 07:35 UTC
Mars base in Chile

Scientists from Chile and other countries will build a base in the Atacama desert, the most arid in the world, with the aim of simulating a space colony, along with mobile rocket launch pads and greenhouses as if the site were on the planet Mars, a media report said.
Wednesday, December 29th 2010 - 07:09 UTC
Brazil: Lula disappointed with Obama's LatAm policy

Relations between the United States and Latin America have not changed in any meaningful way under President Barack Obama, Brazilian head of state Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.
Tuesday, December 28th 2010 - 08:11 UTC
Chilean society rapidly changing: Almost half of households now have one child

Chileans are increasingly choosing to have just one child, a tendency that reflects changes in Chilean society and the fall in the fertility rate, local media reported recently.
Monday, December 27th 2010 - 09:02 UTC
Chilean ovine exports poised to set a new record: 50 million USD in 2010

Chilean lamb and mutton exports are expected to total over 50 million US dollars in 2010, the highest ever, according to “Ovine Consortium” in its latest Ovine Indicators publication where it analyzes the industry’s performance and future both domestically and at international level.